2014 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · NX14 KZC

The 2014 Ford Ka presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 62,500 miles on 15 August 2025 with zero defects. That clean bill of health followed a failure just days earlier on 15 August 2025 at 62,496 miles for an offside headlamp aim fault, a minor electrical issue that was clearly rectified promptly. The trajectory over the past four years shows a vehicle that has moved from repeated advisories and minor faults toward full compliance, suggesting the current owner has been attentive to rectification work. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 5,208 miles per year over twelve years, this Ka has covered 62,500 miles total, which is well below the UK annual average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles. The record shows steady but modest accumulation: 52,862 miles in August 2022, 57,404 in August 2023, 60,181 in August 2024, and 62,500 by August 2025, representing approximately 2,300 to 2,700 miles per year in recent use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings, and the annual test pattern confirms the vehicle has been in consistent, low-intensity service rather than sitting unused for extended periods. Despite the low mileage, the 2023 test at 57,404 miles flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs, which is a structural concern rather than a consumable wear item. Corroded coil springs are prone to sudden fracture, particularly under load or over uneven surfaces, and the fact that no spring-related advisory appeared in the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests they were replaced. A buyer should still physically inspect the spring seats and dampers for any signs of fresh corrosion, oil weeping, or uneven ride height. The same 2023 test also noted an offside front service brake binding, a fault that had already appeared in the 2022 test at 52,862 miles. This recurring binding points to a caliper or slider pin issue that may have been resolved, but a road test should confirm the vehicle tracks straight under braking and the offside front hub does not run excessively hot. The 2022 test also flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit, which is notable given the low mileage and suggests either a period of neglect or prolonged use on degraded rubber. The 2024 test recorded a minor exhaust gas leak at the front flexi joint and rear join, a fault that did not reappear in 2025, likely indicating the flexi section was replaced. A buyer should check the exhaust for fresh soot staining at the joints and listen for blowing under load. Overall, the record reflects a small city car that has been lightly used and is now in good order, but the history of corrosion, binding brakes, and exhaust leaks warrants a thorough underbody inspection and a test drive focused on suspension compliance and braking balance.